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Plant biology cultivates an understanding of life's diversity, complexity, and interconnectedness while laying the foundation for scientific fields like pharmaceutical development, biofuel production, and agricultural advancements. The plant biology program equips students for careers in government and industry, as well as for graduate studies, medical school, and other professional programs. OSU's pre-pharmacy track offers specialized preparation for pharmaceutical education. Campus organizations like the OSU Botanical Society provide valuable support for students with interests in biological sciences, chemistry, and mathematics.
Key Features
Plant biology students can benefit from:
Hands-on research experiences in both field and laboratory settings
Engaging courses such as Fungi: Myths and More and Plants and People
Involvement in the OSU Botanical Society, a student-run group that organizes social gatherings, collaborates on guest lectures, arranges visits to natural sites and botanical gardens, and conducts educational outreach programs
Utilization of the OSU Herbarium, housing around 140,000 specimens primarily from Oklahoma and neighboring regions, with some specimens tracing back to 1862